Facilities Services Supervisor - Washington, United States - US Smithsonian Institution

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Description

Duties:


The Facilities Services Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementation of all building/facilities services, laborer, custodial and materials handling operations within the zone/building.


In this position, you will:

  • Plan, direct, monitor and manage the operations of a zone/building in the daytoday oversight of a large cleaning operation, labor and moving services, and special event coordination.
  • Perform the full range of supervisory functions for Building and Facilities Services, Custodial, Laborer, and Materials Handling staff.
  • Use a maintenance management computer software system (Facility Center) for timekeeping, purchasing, work order management and reporting.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Requires career/careerconditional status or eligibility.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements:


This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see OPM's website.


Additional Conditions of Employment:

Must be available workdays that include holidays, weekends, and call back emergencies.


Qualifications:


In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


Additional information:


  • This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Office of Human Resources.

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:


  • Position title;
  • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES, or Presidential Appointee);
  • Agency; and,
  • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Recruitment Incentive:
Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability.

If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.


Note:
This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

  • Benefits


The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.


How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


How you will be evaluated:
Applications will first be evaluated to determine whether the following screen out element is met:


  • Ability to do the work of a Facilities Services Supervisor without more than normal supervision.
If an applicant meets the screen-out element, the following Job Elements will be evaluated:

  • Knowledge of work practices (includes maintaining facilities in a neat, clean, and orderly manner).
  • Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor vehicle).
  • Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle).
  • Reliability and dependability as a Facilities Services Supervisor.
Applicants who meet or exceed minimum qualifications will be assigned to one of two category groups based on job-related criteria:

  • Best Category
  • Meets the minimum qualification requirements and excels in most of the job-related competencies above.


  • Good Category

  • Meets the minimum qualification requirements but does not satisfy most of the jobrelated competencies above

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